2000

Shire Council helped to conduct a Community Radio Survey to ascertain the interest of the community for a Radio station.

Bridgetown Community Radio Inc. became an incorporated body.

Joined all relevant Community Radio Assoc.

BridgeFM raised support through Telstra and the dept of Trade and Commerce to stream the Blues at Bridgetown Festival. This became an Australian and Telstra first.

2001

Increased membership drive.

Searched for suitable premises, we were hopeful of being included in the Recreation centre yet this was not to be. Investigated all options yet Shire was in the process of sell-off.

Continued research into Equipment needs. Visited community radio stations.

The issues of community use for the Sutton Look Out Tower emerged. The Shire commenced (looking into the mater).

Continued to strengthen our alliance with Nannup and Boyup Brook regarding Community Radio.

Bridgetown, Boyup, Nannup Radio, Jazz fundraiser at Nelsons Hotel.

Developed a strategy and funded program to use the then Squash Courts as a Media Hub and Performing Arts Facility attached to the Bridgetown High School to increase the capacity and future of the High School. Squash courts were sold to APT.

BridgeFM streamed the Blues at Bridgetown Festival 2001.

2002

Continued fund raising campaigns.

Created the concept for a Centre of Excellence and Enterprise in conjunction with the Alliance, developed a promotional community video.

2002 became a very quite period which has set the advancement of BridgeFM back by one year. This was due primarily because of people leaving the district, unfortunately they were key people.

BridgeFM streamed the Blues at Bridgetown Festival.

2003 - A very busy Year

BridgeFM, Shire and Blues Committee were given a special commendation at WA Media Industry awards. Streaming the Festival 2000-2002.

BridgeFM established Community Internet Portal. Bridgefm.org.au

BridgFM Radio web site expanded to prepare for on line delivery and musician portal.

BridgeFM helped develop Music Holiday Workshops through the holiday breaks.

2 live radio broadcasts on the streets of Bridgetown.

August Variety Night Fundraiser.

BridgeFM filmed and produced a video of Harvey Dicksons Rodeo as a product.

October Variety Night fundraiser "Originals"

BridgeFM produced its first CD recording from the October Concert called "Originals Spring 2003" this is part of our collection program for local music.

BridgeFM in conjunction with the Bridgetown Repertory Club produced Walk a While in My Blues. A Musical Multimedia Drama.

BridgeFM produced a Music Video and CD for "Walk a While in My Blues" as part of its fund-raising program.

We finished 2003 off with a Wine bottling at Shedleys Winery as our last fund raising event for the year.

2004

BridgeFM supplied entertainment and Multi media at the launch of the new BestFarms program in January.

Currently working to clarify Suttons Look-out mast, recruit new members and sponcers and prepare for a test transmission this year.

BridgeFM helped the Boyup Brook Country Music Awards by video taping the weekend. Working with Carol hands of Roo Gully and Mike Nix, Kim & Marie Perrier gave it their best shot.

BridgeFM First 'Fun' Raiser GALAH Event Held in August 2003 it show cased over 14 performers and guest appearances of Jodie Boni, Rocket and some first timers as well. John Doust was

our MC for the evening and the ABC's Net Nanny Jackie Gill came down from Perth to Officially Launch Bridgetown Net neighborhood. It was huge so read on and check out the photos.

Originals - Our second Variety Night was nother success though it was the coldest night of the year.
We based the night on original works from local Artists we also filmed nd recorded the night. A compilation

CD was created as a fund raising product and to create our data base of local artists. Lots of Photos on these pages. CD Includes : Not Heavey Just Awkward, Megan Norris, Chook,
Maureen Graham,Paul Hammond Blues Makers

This is an original musical and media performance created by the Bridgetown Reperatory Club and BridgeFM. Walk Awhile in my Blues was performed in Nov. - Dec. 2003 at the Bridgetown Reperatory Theatre.

Harvey Dicksons 2nd Annual Rodeo 'Video 2003',another BridgeFM Product. Filmed by Kim and Marie Perrier as a timely reminder of this spectacular event. Check out some of the pics from the web page and buy a video it goes to help a great cause, BridgeFM.

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